What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Technician position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Title: CAD Technician
Location: Christiansburg, VA
Duration: 7 months, possible extension
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The role entails:
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Skills:
Candidates must possess the following:
Preferred (Desired) Skills:
The following skills are not required but are a plus:
Location: Christiansburg, VA
Duration: 7 months, possible extension
Job Description:
Position Summary:
- This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong technical background, proficiency in CAD software (especially SolidWorks), and a collaborative mindset.
- This role offers an opportunity to contribute to manufacturing advancements while developing innovative design solutions.
- The client is specifically looking for candidates trained in CAD, ideally with a 2-year degree and a strong interest in CAD work.
The role entails:
- Providing ownership and oversight of drawing management, ensuring accuracy, organization, and accessibility of all technical drawings across the facility.
- Supporting daily operations, cost reduction, and improvement projects.
- Applying technical design skills to create and manage technical drawings.
- Collaborating with other departments (Engineering, Maintenance, Operations) to develop and design equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Drawing Control: Maintain and coordinate plant drawings.
- Project Documentation: Ensure all required documentation (e.g., drawings, spare parts, procedures, schedules) is completed for projects.
- Design Development: Interface with teams to design equipment for manufacturing.
- Troubleshooting Assistance: Partner with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues using technical drawings.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: A 2-year technical degree in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, CAD/CAM, Manufacturing. Alternatively, equivalent experience with a drafting certificate is acceptable.
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
Required Skills:
Candidates must possess the following:
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel.
- Strong problem-solving and design skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Skills to create detailed drawing packages and update manufacturing drawings.
- Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
- Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
- Self-motivation and commitment to high-quality work.
- Technical curiosity to find innovative design solutions.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred (Desired) Skills:
The following skills are not required but are a plus:
- Experience with AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems (hands-on experience is a plus).
- Advanced computer skills.
- Experience with extrusion additive manufacturing (3D printing).
- Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM or similar drawing vault systems.